Internet
An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
How will the internet evolve in the coming decades?This post was originally published on this site
Month: November 2024
Internet
As AI and megaplatforms take over, the hyperlinks that built the web may face extinction
The original idea for the world wide web emerged in a flurry of scientific thought around the end of World War II. It began with a hypothetical machine called the “memex,” proposed by US Office […]
Internet
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022. While it remains small compared to […]
Mathematics
Mathematical approach can predict crystal structure in hours instead of months
Researchers at New York University have devised a mathematical approach to predict the structures of crystals—a critical step in developing many medicines and electronic devices—in a matter of hours using only a laptop, a process […]
Mathematics
A 41-million-digit prime number is the biggest ever found—but mathematicians’ search for perfection will continue
Imagine a number made up of a vast string of ones: 1111111…111. Specifically, 136,279,841 ones in a row. If we stacked up that many sheets of paper, the resulting tower would stretch into the stratosphere.This […]
Internet
One Tech Tip: Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience
If you’re tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try.This post was originally published on this site
Mathematics
Flexible statistical method powers research on health, climate, financial data
Machine learning and artificial intelligence wouldn’t be possible without the statistical models that underpin their analytic capabilities. A Cornell statistician and his colleague have developed a revolutionary new method to analyze complex datasets that’s more […]
Community Content
Mobile Truck Repair in Brampton: Phoenix Truck Repairs Has You Covered
Truck breakdowns in trucking can be a huge headache nowadays with all the hassle and pressure of double time-intensified schedules, aside from not being able to predict any delay and/or discontinuity, especially during peak periods […]
Community Content
Revamp Your Space: Innovative Living Room Furniture Trends to Transform Your Home
Living room furniture serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, creating a comfortable and stylish space for relaxation and social interaction. A well-designed living room typically includes essential items such as a sofa, coffee table, and […]
Mathematics
Testing AI systems on hard math problems shows they still perform very poorly
A team of AI researchers and mathematicians affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and the U.K. has developed a math benchmark that allows scientists to test the ability of AI systems to solve exceptionally […]